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Riding the storm (Image SC Vincent)

Swifter than their feathered brethren – they

welcome the signs of a changing breeze

it means they’ll be off with their cousins the swallows

for some warm air , seeds and sunshine, whilst

taking occasional naps under leafy sunshades

Some might say they float in the air

when these birds have their wings stretched out

imminent signs of departure – remote

for they’ll need to fill their bellies

to have the energy to fly towards the warm sun

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12 responses to “Catching the wind”

  1. Sue Vincent Avatar

    Their migration flights amaze me…

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  2. Stine Writing Avatar

    I can’t even imagine how the little the birds eat that could sustain them for even a short flight!

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    1. inkdropk Avatar

      I’ve actually seen it – there’s two resident families of birds in the garden….and they eat till they drop – though they also feed their chicks!

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      1. Stine Writing Avatar

        I’m weening my birds off the seed for a few months. It will give the squirrels some time to run around and work off all the seeds they ate out of my feeders.

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  3. Nima Mohan Avatar

    This is amazing !!
    And amazing are those birds of migration ❀

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    1. inkdropk Avatar

      Thanks again for taking a look. glad you enjoyed the read.

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      1. Nima Mohan Avatar

        I shall be visiting more 😊😊

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  4. willowdot21 Avatar

    Beautifully written πŸ’œ

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    1. inkdropk Avatar

      Thanks for taking a look. glad you enjoyed the read.

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar

        I really did thank you πŸ’œ

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